Food Batchmakers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $62,360 +52.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 510
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $78,520
    90th
    $78,520

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 81% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Dubuque, IA $50,590
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 52.9% above the national median of $40,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Batchmakers in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.